Dr. S.’s official report on Hannah

We got a copy of the report that Dr. S., the world-reknown Gaucher’s specialist, sent to our genetics doctor.  He was very thorough — 2-1/2 pages! Here are some general abnormal exam findings: There was no clear facial dysmorphism that is seen in typical type 2 and some type 3 patients. Liver was enlarged at […]

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Beginnings of a Hope for Hannah Walk!

I was chatting with my neighbor after we got back from the hospital, and she is going to help me put together a fundraising walk to raise money for the Children’s Gaucher’s Research Fund and to get our MOUSE!  I was so touched and grateful!!  We are going to meet next Thursday night (3/5) to […]

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2 Treatments Down — a lifetime more to go!

It only took two attempts at an IV this time, thank goodness!  As soon as we got to the infusion center, the nurse handed me a bag with IV, flushes, tape, etc., and tells me to go straight upstairs and have Jenyce do it.  She is the awesome nurse that was able to get it […]

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Second Cerezyme Infusion tomorrow morning…

Two weeks flew by — I feel like so much has happened since Hannah’s first Cerezyme enzyme replacement therapy infusion.   I hope the nurses can get the IV in on the first attempt this time!!    I’ll update when we get back. I’m not as nervous this time, but I am still anxious.  It is still […]

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I never thought making a video was so emotional…

I finished the script for Hannah’s video last night. It was very depressing trying to write a script that would share her story, what she has been through, and if we can’t find a treatment, what she has in store for her. I was very depressed when it was over. Since I need to have […]

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Alec Baldwin Explains Hannah’s Disease Family – Lysosomal Diseases

HideAndSeek.org Helping to find a cure for Hannah and other kids with lysosomal storage diseases!

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